Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies. A delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet orange creates a cheerful treat that fills your home with the warm aroma of the holidays. Perfect for cookie exchanges, last-minute baking, or sharing with loved ones, these cookies are easy to whip up and visually stunning on any dessert table. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a batch that will become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, orange juice, and zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries using a spatula.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg